Indianapolis 500 | Ex-Colt Jim Harbaugh put through paces

San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh got some practice time before climbing into the Corvette Stingray as this year's celebrity pace car driver at the Indianapolis 500.

Harbaugh, a former Indianapolis Colts quarterback, knew he would take only a few pace laps in the front of the field of 33 drivers before three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Johnny Rutherford took over, pacing the race. Still, he said he wanted to do a good job.

"I'll count that as one of the great moments of my life as long as I don't screw it up," Harbaugh said Saturday. "The first time I went around, I knew I had more work to do. It's kind of like coaching. You are not feeling good until it's over."

In the end, Harbaugh, a co-owner of Panther Racing, paced the field at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway without a hitch.

"I love the sport. I love the competition. The IMS is the greatest racing track there is," he said. "The trophy is the best trophy in sports."

- The Indianapolis Star

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Indianapolis 500 | Ex-Colt Jim Harbaugh put through paces

San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh got some practice time before climbing into the Corvette Stingray as this year's celebrity pace car driver at the Indianapolis 500.